The leading scorer for the Auburn Tigers is starting shooting guard Samir Doughty. The 6’4″ senior from Philadelphia is averaging 16.1 points per contest, to go along with 4 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and a team-leading 1.1 steals per game. Playing over 33 minutes on average, Doughty makes this Auburn team go. In Auburn’s first two losses of the season, Doughty had single digit scoring nights both times, shooting a combined 5 for 23 from the field. Against Kentucky, the senior finished with 23 points on 14 of 15 at the free throw line.
Everyone from Auburn shoots a ton of threes, due to the fast pace of play, and Doughty is no different.